My Christmas gifts!

Tuesday, December 25, 2012

Today is day 10 of my streak!

Merry Christmas, everyone! I hope you all have a wonderful, healthy holiday! I am preparing a nice meal for my hubby and son....I'm making their favorite, crockpot meatloaf, from a recipe I got on the Food Network website. Since I'm a vegetarian, I won't be having any of it. But I WILL have a treat today, just a little one! I bought the cutest little cake from the grocery store yesterday. Its supposed to be 2 servings but I will cut it into three so that we can all have some. I have already written it in my food journal, and although I will be at the higher end of my calories today because of it, I will still be on track. I know that one little treat won't ruin my whole day, and it doesn't have to turn into a binge. I'm going to enjoy that little piece of cake!

Last night, I just couldn't wait...there were two gifts under the tree for me, and I just had to open them! First was a gift from my Sparkfriend Janesloss. She sent me a really pretty tea mug (I drink tea all day long) and a box of spicy orange tea. Normally I go more for the "dessert" type of teas...my favorite is French Vanilla, and I would love to find some chocolate tea someday! So this tea from Jane was not something I normally would have chosen for myself, but it sure is good! I will definitely buy myself some more of it when this box is gone. Thanks for the mug and the tea, Jane....and for getting me to try a new flavor instead of the same old, same old!

Also under the tree for me was a gift from my hubby. Since he is unemployed right now, money is tight and we agreed that we wouldn't exchange gifts with each other. Well, he surprised me! He sold something from his sports memorabilia collection so that he could buy me a Wii workout...Zumba! This is the one he got for me;

I have already worked out with it three times since I opened it last night....and I don't look ANYTHING like those women in the video when they workout, lol. I look more like Curly from the 3 Stooges! I feel like such a lumbering klutz when I do the workout, but I just laugh and keep going. I may not look graceful when I Zumba, but it sure does get my heart rate up, and its a lot of fun! Plus, I know I will get better at it if I stick with it.

That is one thing I've learned this year....just keep going and you will get better! When I first started streaking on March 1, I was working out with My Fitness Coach for Wii, and every workout I did was hard for me. I wanted to quit about a million times. But I stuck with it, and the workouts started to get easier. Then I realized...the workouts are not getting easier. The workouts are the same. But I'm getting better! That realization was such an eye opener to me, and now whenever I struggle with something, I just remind myself that if I keep trying, I'll get better.

When I first started my original streak back in March, a 15 minute workout exhausted me. Now I workout for at least an hour a day (and usually more.) When I first started DDP Yoga in May, it was so hard...but I kept at it and I got better. Now I have my Wii Zumba workout, and just you wait...I'm going to get better, and one of these days I won't look like a clodhopper when I do the workout, lol.

CHRISTINASP
That's adorable that your husband got you that gift! I looked at the link and also at this video - don't understand the language but it seems they have great fun! Is this what you do? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuyFZViS0_c1906 days ago

DRB13_1
love love love this blog!!!You have a gem of a husband! ! ! The Gift of the Magi all over again... he is affirming you and that is the BEST gift of all. Thanks for the great inspiration and pictures - they are right on time. Here's to us in 2013!!! 1906 days ago

PENOWOK
I've been off for several days so have missed your delightful blogs!! I have that Zumba but no TV set so its on hold for now. We are unpacking from a move and hopefully will find the wii stuff but we'll need a tv. Gave the old one away-too heavy for us to tote.

Thank you for your sweet note!! You are fun to follow and we are all so proud of how far you've come and what an example you are! 1907 days ago

ILIKETOZUMBA
Oooh, I have Zumba for the Wii and I love it! :) It's a lot of fun. I hope you enjoy it!

AND I love chocolate tea! If you ever see the brand Stash in stores (I've mostly just seen it in Krogers so far), they make a decaf chocolate hazelnut tea that is soooo good in the evenings after dinner. Or anytime, really. :) Add a little Splenda (or not) and MMMM it's such a nice way to have a hot satisfying treat without the guilt.1908 days ago

KJELLYBEAN15
what an awesome gift. You just reminded me that I need to get my Zumba Wii game out. I haven't been on it in forever. I'm not a graceful dancer playing this either. I guess that makes it even more fun. One day though and we will be a pro. Happy belated Christmas. 1908 days ago

MARYJEANSL
It made me smile to read about your husband's special gift for you. That is so beautiful! Keep up the good work you are doing, and thank you for your blogs, which I always enjoy.1908 days ago

KARRENLYNN
I love that your husband supports you by giving you a gift that helps you get healthier. And what a cool friend you have, giving you a gift of tea and a pretty mug to go with it. And your gift to yourself - realizing your getting stronger and better. Enjoy your cake and stay on track and may 2013 be awesome for you!

POINDEXTRA
What a wonderful hubby you have! And there is indeed chocolate tea:). Republic of Tea makes Chocolate Coconut, Chocolate Mint, Chocolate Strawberry, and Red Velvet Teas. I've tried them all, and like the Chocolate Coconut the best. It's a little pricey, but a real treat!1909 days ago